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Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area in Colorado offers a landscape with open spaces and water views. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Great Sand Dunes National Park and the Rio Grande National Forest.
Description
Primitive camping is allowed along Torcido Creek: https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Maps/SanchezReservoirSWA_geo.pdf
A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing any state wildlife area.
Camping is prohibited in the boat ramp parking area.
Location
Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area is located in Colorado
Coordinates
37.09800702075871 N
105.39137661432642 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 2 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 39 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 42 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 3 hrs 52 min from Farmington, NM
